"No Sir, my parents drove BMWs". And I'd assume the first thing their lawyer will ask is have u not been able to turn ur head and look since we'll birth
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"No Sir, my parents drove BMWs". And I'd assume the first thing their lawyer will ask is have u not been able to turn ur head and look since we'll birth
Yes I can appreciate your comment, I have been a loyal Ford customer/driver since the late 60’s, but it’s a different world today, it’s all about the Dollar and profits, customer service and keeping to your word is a thing of the past in many situations, I not necessarily saying either way is right or wrong, it might be good for some but I very cautious in today’s environmentI'm purchasing a Maverick out of loyalty to Ford for treating me right with my current car.
I currently drive a 2012 Ford focus. When I bought it, I was happy that Ford was not bailed out like the other two bigs in Detroit. I purchased an extended warranty. There was a gas tank seal issue. I went to the dealership to get it fixed (under warranty, of course). Well, turns out it's not part of the drive train, so it wasn't covered. Last time I purchase an extended warranty.
That said about 3 months after I had it fixed, Ford issued a recall for the same issue. Bummer right, well, they reimbursed me for the work that I had previously paid for because it was the issue in the recall.
There was another recall after the fact regarding for locks. Dropped my car off at the dealership. "Here's the keys to your loaner, see you in a week."
They called back this year to do a check up on the locks and sent a person to my house to complete the check up.
All car companies issue recalls. All car companies make some cars that are lemons. I came back to Ford because in my past experience, they did me right. I fully realize that YMMV (literally, *sigh*, sorry, that was bad), but if they do me right on the Maverick like they did on my Focus, I'll continue to be a satisfied customer.
That's more than fair. If I understand your view, I respect it.Yes I can appreciate your comment, I have been a loyal Ford customer/driver since the late 60’s, but it’s a different world today, it’s all about the Dollar and profits, customer service and keeping to your word is a thing of the past in many situations, I not necessarily saying either way is right or wrong, it might be good for some but I very cautious in today’s environment
I am totally aware that it is not a required safety feature. I also dislike lawsuits, especially when I am the defendant. If you do not think 360 blind spot protection is worth it, do not buy it. Just swivel you head like an owl and hope that there is no such thing as a "blind spot". Oh, and hope that while you have your head swiveled, that a car in front of you does not slam on his brakes. I consider myself approaching late middle age as I will be 78 on my next birthday. If you are fortunate to live that long, you may find that the owl-turning head maneuver does not happen as easily as when you were a bit younger. I have to admit that my only close encounter with an accident during the past year was because I did not see a vehicle in my blind spot. I do not like the idea of losing what I have worked for all of my life in a lawsuit, and if the 360 helps me avoid that, I say great. I do not know if Ford could be named in such a lawsuit, but in today's world, people like to include parties who have "deep pockets" and Ford would qualify.For one it is a add on... Not a required safety feature on a vehicle.. And I'd assume the first thing their lawyer will ask is have u not been able to turn ur head and look since we'll birth
I would be very surprised if Ford sends trucks without chips for Co-Pilot 360. That would be very stupid. My guess would be chips for Luxury Package ie: heated seats, heated steering wheel. Ford won’t risk safety for productivity, they would have massive law suits if there were accidents.I am totally aware that it is not a required safety feature. I also dislike lawsuits, especially when I am the defendant. If you do not think 360 blind spot protection is worth it, do not buy it. Just swivel you head like an owl and hope that there is no such thing as a "blind spot". Oh, and hope that while you have your head swiveled, that a car in front of you does not slam on his brakes. I consider myself approaching late middle age as I will be 78 on my next birthday. If you are fortunate to live that long, you may find that the owl-turning head maneuver does not happen as easily as when you were a bit younger. I have to admit that my only close encounter with an accident during the past year was because I did not see a vehicle in my blind spot. I do not like the idea of losing what I have worked for all of my life in a lawsuit, and if the 360 helps me avoid that, I say great. I do not know if Ford could be named in such a lawsuit, but in today's world, people like to include parties who have "deep pockets" and Ford would qualify.
All this is going to be a nightmare for Ford, its dealers, and the customer.I wonder if Ford will do the same with their expensive Mach E and Lightning line up? Don't think so.
Yes it sucks but it is also a way to get our trucks sooner. I would much rather have my Maverick sitting in my personal garage instead of the Mexican desert while waiting for a chip instead of a whole truck. There are some positives to this story (if even verified) but unfortunately a lot of people on these forums thrive on finding shit to get pissed off about instead of the upside. For those that are angry, I’m sure your dealer can arrange to keep your Maverick in the back corner of their dusty, rat infested lot while you wait for your heated seat chip to arrive. #ProblemSolvedFord will sell partially built vehicles awaiting chips or related components that control non-safety critical features, it told dealers today.
Dealers will get the missing chips within 1 year to install on the already-sold vehicles, Ford said.
I have a question. I keep hearing there are lots full of vehicles waiting on chips. Whose vehicles are these? Are they the dealers? Are they builds that were built, i.e. a build date was given to the buyer, and they are just sitting there waiting for chips. Or has Ford decided to not build Maverick unless they can build them complete up to now? I recently read another post on this forum about how Ford will likely only produce 1/3 of the vehicles they expected to build this model year. Is this Ford's solution to this? Have they been building Mavericks without contacting buyers because they know chips will cause a delay in shipping? Which means they could drastically increase the number of sold units over the next few months as long as buyers understand the vehicles are incomplete and they will make them complete over the next year.
I ordered a Hybrid XLT late. Early October of 2021. I see them scheduling builds for May, and I am starting to get concerned my build will get cancelled. I have not heard anything from the dealer yet about making modifications to my order, so I have begun looking into similar builds available at dealers
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I have relied on this system since 2016 in my Rav4. With so many trucks, large SUV's and shopping carts running around parking lots and the idiots that use the parking lot as a race track, your peripheral vision and neck movement can only go so far unless your an owl.I am totally aware that it is not a required safety feature. I also dislike lawsuits, especially when I am the defendant. If you do not think 360 blind spot protection is worth it, do not buy it. Just swivel you head like an owl and hope that there is no such thing as a "blind spot". Oh, and hope that while you have your head swiveled, that a car in front of you does not slam on his brakes. I consider myself approaching late middle age as I will be 78 on my next birthday. If you are fortunate to live that long, you may find that the owl-turning head maneuver does not happen as easily as when you were a bit younger. I have to admit that my only close encounter with an accident during the past year was because I did not see a vehicle in my blind spot. I do not like the idea of losing what I have worked for all of my life in a lawsuit, and if the 360 helps me avoid that, I say great. I do not know if Ford could be named in such a lawsuit, but in today's world, people like to include parties who have "deep pockets" and Ford would qualify.
I’m an early Oct order also Hybrid / 360 / lux / moonroof. Still no build date but did crash my dealers sales and gm’s office last week and both are extremely confident it will be delivered this year and not pushed to 2023. Showed me the list of recent deliveries and where im at in lineup . Ford Mo Co also confirms Order is in the process phase. So I’m not giving up hope quite yet. The GM also did say more people than expected are coming in, looking at their order that arrived and canceling. Many due to the economic crisis, inflation or just not what they expected when seen in person. So you may be able to find what your looking for at a premium. Good luckI have a question. I keep hearing there are lots full of vehicles waiting on chips. Whose vehicles are these? Are they the dealers? Are they builds that were built, i.e. a build date was given to the buyer, and they are just sitting there waiting for chips. Or has Ford decided to not build Maverick unless they can build them complete up to now? I recently read another post on this forum about how Ford will likely only produce 1/3 of the vehicles they expected to build this model year. Is this Ford's solution to this? Have they been building Mavericks without contacting buyers because they know chips will cause a delay in shipping? Which means they could drastically increase the number of sold units over the next few months as long as buyers understand the vehicles are incomplete and they will make them complete over the next year.
I ordered a Hybrid XLT late. Early October of 2021. I see them scheduling builds for May, and I am starting to get concerned my build will get cancelled. I have not heard anything from the dealer yet about making modifications to my order, so I have begun looking into similar builds available at dealers
Hopefully it is just a plug and PRAY module...Sounds like innovative Henry Ford type
"Let's get these Model T's moving NOW!!" type of action.
There is little chance I get a MY22 with my late order. I am at the very back of the line and would not mind moving over to the express lane for non critical chips. Sounds like a few front of the line people here are totally against it anyway. I can buy the chips on ebay for $1 each, later when the dust settles, haha.
Although,
Does anyone know exactly how they would add a chip?
Do they use a soldering iron on a circuit board or is it just plug and play with a module?
Super easy, or harder?
YEAH! That's it, I'm walking! Ford can keep my truckBOTTOM LINE !!!! Ford is going to do this whether we like it or not put trucks out there that are not 100% complete what the hell is in it 4 the customer I'm talking Cold Hard Cash reduction in price 1 thousand dollars in Ford accessories what's in it for us that's what I want to know we're the ones getting the shaft and fords getting the damn oil well.
I'm cheering as well. 100% good to go without heated seats, steering and other no safety features.Am I the only one happy about this? I've been limping my current car along since August. I could live without heated seats and would prefer my truck to not be sitting in the Mexican desert.